Wildlife Abatement

Wildlife Damage Abatement & Claims Program
The Wildlife Damage Abatement and Claims Program (WDACP) was created by the Wisconsin Legislature in 1983 to provide assistance to the commercial agricultural community. Bayfield County has implemented the program since 1987. The emphasis of the WDACP is on abatement (alleviation) of damage from deer, bears, turkey and geese through techniques such as:

Modification of agricultural practices

Fencing

Live trapping and relocation

Repellents

Scare devices

Wildlife population control through managed hunting

Abatement
The WDACP responds to dozens of inquiries and damage complaints annually. For those people that meet program eligibility requirements, some choose to enroll and implement abatement measures. There are numerous requirements that program participants must meet. View the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) website for more information.